Cyber Resilience Act

From regulatory pressure to strategic market advantage

Compliance as a business-critical factor

With the Cyber Resilience Act, the EU brought binding minimum requirements for the cybersecurity of products with digital elements into force in October 2024. And the clock is ticking: from September 2026, the reporting obligations for vulnerabilities will apply; from December 2027, all affected products must be fully CRA-compliant – or they will no longer be permitted to be sold in the EU single market.

For manufacturers, this means: minimising liability risks, securing supply chains and rethinking the entire product lifecycle. Those who fail to act now risk not only fines, but also their market access.

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  • Liability

    Management and the board bear direct responsibility for security flaws in products – with personal liability risks in the event of proven negligence.

  • Market access

    Without CE marking in accordance with the CRA, sales across the entire EU internal market will be suspended from December 2027 – for both new and existing products.

  • Mandatory reporting

    Actively exploited vulnerabilities must be reported to the relevant authorities within 24 hours. This requires functioning processes – today, not just in 2027.

  • NIS2 interaction

    The CRA does not operate in isolation: those already subject to NIS2 must implement both sets of regulations in a coordinated manner. Companies that address only one of the two run the risk of leaving gaps in the overall picture.

More than just a formality – your competitive advantage

The CRA is not a barrier to innovation. It is a mark of quality – and, for companies that act early, a genuine differentiator.

Resilience as a brand promise

Cyber-secure products are increasingly becoming a decisive selling point in global competition – particularly in the B2B environment, where buyers and risk managers actively check their suppliers’ compliance. The CE mark under the CRA becomes a signal of quality and reliability that extends beyond the EU.

Process optimisation through Security-by-Design

Retrofitting security is expensive. Security-by-Design – that is, the consistent integration of security requirements from the very first development phase – reduces long-term patching costs, minimises recall risks and protects your reputation. What appears today as a compliance burden pays off tomorrow as a gain in efficiency.

Future-proofing through regulatory foresight

Those who master the CRA today lay the foundations for all future cyber regulations. NIS2, the AI Act, the Data Act – the regulatory landscape in Europe is becoming increasingly dense. Companies that establish robust governance structures now are not only CRA-ready but also future-proof.

We bridge the gap between the shop floor and regulation

As a partner to the manufacturing industry, we understand both sides: the OT world with its established structures and long product life cycles – and the demands of modern IT governance and regulatory compliance. Our approach combines both: pragmatic, structured and with a clear focus on your business reality.

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Gap Analysis & Readiness Check

Where does your product portfolio stand today in relation to CRA requirements? We analyse your products, processes and existing security architecture – and provide a clear assessment of what action is required by 2026 and 2027.

Security-by-Design Implementation

We consistently integrate security requirements into your Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) – from requirements analysis and threat modelling through to secure deployment. This ensures that CRA compliance is not a downstream audit, but part of your development DNA.

Governance & Compliance

We assist in establishing the necessary documentation structures, reporting chains and internal responsibilities – so that your company reliably meets the 24-hour reporting obligation and all other CRA requirements. We factor NIS2 into our approach from the very start.

Vulnerability Management

We establish scalable processes for vulnerability management across the entire product lifecycle – from detection and assessment to coordinated remediation and reporting. This also applies to products already in the field.

Your partner for digital transformation in the manufacturing industry

With in-depth industry expertise in manufacturing and a high-performing cyber security unit, we bring together the two worlds that are crucial for the CRA: product development and security governance.

Our experts understand the realities of industrial product development – long life cycles, heterogeneous OT landscapes, complex supply chains – and know how to implement regulatory requirements within this context.

In the manufacturing environment, CRA compliance is not purely an IT issue. It is about product liability, market position and the ability to continue selling in the EU in the long term. Those who view this as a strategic task – rather than a tiresome obligation – will benefit from it.
Olaf Neugebauer, Competence Center Lead – Director
  • Certified expertise
    Our security experts hold recognised certifications (including CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor) and bring proven project experience from the automotive and mechanical engineering sectors.
  • Holistic approach
    adesso covers both the product security level (CRA) and the organisational security level (NIS2) – from a single source, with an integrated consulting approach.

Make your company CRA-ready

The deadlines have been set. The requirements are clear. What matters now is a structured approach – with the right partner by your side.

Let’s analyse together what impact the Cyber Resilience Act will have on your product portfolio and business model. In an initial strategy meeting, we’ll show you where your greatest need for action lies – and what a realistic path to compliance looks like.

Do you have any questions?

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